[TexaninVA]

I noticed this article about a planned "Million Muslim March" in Washington scheduled for 11 September.

'Million Muslim March' Scheduled for Sept. 11 Reorients to Seek 9/11 'Truth' - Washington Whispers (usnews.com)

I wondering how people might feel about this ?? Is this a positive development, negative, not sure or what?

[Indydealmaker]

This event is a smokescreen to obfuscate the ongoing efforts to mainstream Muslim culture into the United States.

[billethkid]

Originally Posted by Indydealmaker

This event is a smokescreen to obfuscate the ongoing efforts to mainstream Muslim culture into the United States.

maybe they will be as unsuccessful as most of the other million man something or others.
Obviously it isn't against their religion.....Egypt can attest to that!

btk

[Monkei]

It could be used as a learning session to each side understand their beliefs. Can't hurt.

[JP]

It will be a good time for the NSA to get all their pictures.

[redwitch]

They're certainly carrying a very large umbrella -- conspiracy advocates; freedom for privacy groups; Muslims. A lot of groups with very different agendas. And then there's the simple fact that not much interest has been shown (1,000 saying they'll attend to date).

As to mainstreaming Muslim culture/religion in the U.S., I was always under the impression that it was as much a part of the mainstream as any other minority religion -- actually, more than a lot of them. We aren't in shock when we see a woman in a headscarf or even in a burka; we know the call to prayer and don't look around in shock when it is heard in our cities. As a religion, it is very accepted here; at least it is the areas I've lived in and visited. What is not, and should not be, accepted is a condoning of violence and jihads. Racism is wrong whether done by those in power or those in a minority.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by redwitch

They're certainly carrying a very large umbrella -- conspiracy advocates; freedom for privacy groups; Muslims. A lot of groups with very different agendas. And then there's the simple fact that not much interest has been shown (1,000 saying they'll attend to date).

As to mainstreaming Muslim culture/religion in the U.S., I was always under the impression that it was as much a part of the mainstream as any other minority religion -- actually, more than a lot of them. We aren't in shock when we see a woman in a headscarf or even in a burka; we know the call to prayer and don't look around in shock when it is heard in our cities. As a religion, it is very accepted here; at least it is the areas I've lived in and visited. What is not, and should not be, accepted is a condoning of violence and jihads. Racism is wrong whether done by those in power or those in a minority.

Well said.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by redwitch

They're certainly carrying a very large umbrella -- conspiracy advocates; freedom for privacy groups; Muslims. A lot of groups with very different agendas. And then there's the simple fact that not much interest has been shown (1,000 saying they'll attend to date).

As to mainstreaming Muslim culture/religion in the U.S., I was always under the impression that it was as much a part of the mainstream as any other minority religion -- actually, more than a lot of them. We aren't in shock when we see a woman in a headscarf or even in a burka; we know the call to prayer and don't look around in shock when it is heard in our cities. As a religion, it is very accepted here; at least it is the areas I've lived in and visited. What is not, and should not be, accepted is a condoning of violence and jihads. Racism is wrong whether done by those in power or those in a minority.

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Well said.

I double that: Extremely well said. You really have your pulse on things, redwitch.

[Hancle704]

Here is a different report on the same event. This one contains a different photo and includes "demands".

Million Muslim March Planned in DC on Anniversary of 9-11

http://http://www.breitbart.com/Inst...ersary-of-9-11

[chachacha]

it would be nicer if the million muslims were marching to show their allegiance to our constitution and their objection to the jihad which caused the attacks. they may feel allegiance but the organizers certainly don't seem to be going out of their way to praise the good life they have found in this country and any gratitude they might feel to now be considered Americans.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by chachacha

it would be nicer if the million muslims were marching to show their allegiance to our constitution and their objection to the jihad which caused the attacks. they may feel allegiance but the organizers certainly don't seem to be going out of their way to praise the good life they have found in this country and any gratitude they might feel to now be considered Americans.

Wow. You are so spot on.

[dalecrenshaw]

Originally Posted by TexaninVA

I noticed this article about a planned "Million Muslim March" in Washington scheduled for 11 September.

'Million Muslim March' Scheduled for Sept. 11 Reorients to Seek 9/11 'Truth' - Washington Whispers (usnews.com)

I wondering how people might feel about this ?? Is this a positive development, negative, not sure or what?

Doesn't anyone think it is strange that they have planned with march on 9/11. I think it is an insult to all those lives lost on 9/11.

[Monkei]

Originally Posted by chachacha

it would be nicer if the million muslims were marching to show their allegiance to our constitution and their objection to the jihad which caused the attacks. they may feel allegiance but the organizers certainly don't seem to be going out of their way to praise the good life they have found in this country and any gratitude they might feel to now be considered Americans.

Well they have somewhat of an issue ... A religion that has been hijacked by some radicals should not bring the entire religion down. Broadbrush painting is not always a good thing.

[nitehawk]

Originally Posted by Monkei

Well they have somewhat of an issue ... A religion that has been hijacked by some radicals should not bring the entire religion down. Broadbrush painting is not always a good thing.

[shcisamax]

Originally Posted by dalecrenshaw

Doesn't anyone think it is strange that they have planned with march on 9/11. I think it is an insult to all those lives lost on 9/11.

I actually think it is a very poor choice of date...unless the point of the march is to specifically show support for the US for the horror that was wrought upon us on that date while also showing contempt and solidarity in fighting against the terrorist element that has caused so much international horror and disdain to their religion.


BTW: What exactly IS the purpose of the march?